0
0
0
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7967
Bill 118 hr 7967 aims to make changes to the Trade Act of 1974, specifically regarding the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). The GSP is a program that allows certain goods from developing countries to enter the United States duty-free.
The proposed amendments in this bill focus on the process of withdrawing, suspending, or limiting a country's designation under the GSP. Currently, the President has the authority to make these decisions based on certain criteria, such as a country's level of economic development or compliance with international trade agreements.
The bill seeks to modify these provisions to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. It includes requirements for the President to provide notice to Congress and affected parties before taking any action to withdraw, suspend, or limit a country's GSP designation. Additionally, the bill aims to establish a process for affected parties to request a review of the decision. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 7967 is to improve the accountability and oversight of the GSP program, while also ensuring that the process for making changes to country designations is clear and consistent.
The proposed amendments in this bill focus on the process of withdrawing, suspending, or limiting a country's designation under the GSP. Currently, the President has the authority to make these decisions based on certain criteria, such as a country's level of economic development or compliance with international trade agreements.
The bill seeks to modify these provisions to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. It includes requirements for the President to provide notice to Congress and affected parties before taking any action to withdraw, suspend, or limit a country's GSP designation. Additionally, the bill aims to establish a process for affected parties to request a review of the decision. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 7967 is to improve the accountability and oversight of the GSP program, while also ensuring that the process for making changes to country designations is clear and consistent.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 7967
Bill HR 7967 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2024. Bill HR 7967 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 11, 2024. Bill HR 7967's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7967
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7967
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7967
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7967
Latest Bills
PEARL Act
Bill S 4079August 26, 2026
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Bill HR 3925August 25, 2026
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2827August 25, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Bill HR 3276August 25, 2026
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Bill HR 8476August 25, 2026
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Bill HR 309August 25, 2026
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act
Bill S 388August 25, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill S 4784August 24, 2026
A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Bill S 2677August 24, 2026
READ Act
Bill S 4689August 24, 2026
Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act
Bill HR 7986December 19, 2024
